How to Control your raging appetite?

Venus_Red

Because it's funny if it you're 14.

Francl27

I looked at your diary too.. I really hope you're trolling. If not, please go see a dietitian, your diet is absolutely horrible.

shadowfax_c11

Life in a dorm is not your problem. Your choices are your problem.

Your calorie goal is way too low for someone who is in the military. You need to rethink your calorie goals and fitness profile settings. It is extremely unlikely that you need to be at a 2 pound a week loss and likely you are at least in the lightly active if not very active category. Of course you are feeling like you are starving. You are.

The foods available to you in the cafeteria probably offer far more good choices than what you are actually choosing to eat currently.

quackers82

I've recently changed my diet for body recompisition , so most days I would rarely hit 60 or 70 grams of protein , now I'm forcing my self to have close to 160g . Biggest thing I've noticed is I'm just never hungry now . I don't want to eat, how you describe is close to how I could feel some days . So try a few days with a much much higher protein intake and see what happens.

futuremilf2015

Francl27 wrote: »

I looked at your diary too.. I really hope you're trolling. If not, please go see a dietitian, your diet is absolutely horrible.

Ok that diary is not accurate. The only thing accurate about that diary is the weekly average. WHY? Because I have trouble controlling my appetite. I will eat good for a few days. Then one day I will binge. I will stuff my face full of the foods that I will feel bad because I have gone over my daily calories and just spread my cheat day over the course of 7 days, just trying to make up for it by the end of the week. This is why I was asking for help with my APPETITE. There is no reason to see a dietitian if I already know what foods I am supposed to be eating. I already know I should be eating non processed foods, whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables. The problem is making myself eat this instead of a chocolate bar I am craving. The problem is waking up in the middle of the night literally craving a cookie after not having one for a few days.

Furthermore, no the galley is NOT healthy. Typical meals include pizza, enriched pasta, hotdogs, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese. The meals usually repeat themselves day after day. I typically eat coffee for breakfast with a peach, salad or a grilled chicken sub for lunch, and a lean cuisine for dinner. Note that I can't cook because of my living arrangements. After a few days of this, I will crave sugar like no other. Then on a weekend I will eat my little heart out...consuming as much as 4000 calories in one day. I will then feel guilty and head to the gym for 2 hours or run 7 miles.

It shouldn't be this hard for me to be fulfilled with healthy foods. I know how to exercise. I know how to eat. it is a matter of doing it. That is why I am here asking how you guys control your raging appetite.

Markdjones83

kimmyr922 wrote: »

I know for me I just need that oral stimulation. Chewing gum helps me.

Sorry, i chuckled at oral stimulation

goldthistime

I eat Lean Cuisine's occasionally. They are not very filling on their own. It's no wonder you wake up starving. I always throw in a cup or two of cooked vegetables. Frozen peas or corn if that's all I have time for, or broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, whatever I have. Too much sauce for me anyway.

Don't feel guilty or embarrassed about bad food choices. Most, if not all of us have done it, and not just a few times, otherwise why would we be here?

goldthistime

PS, I want to reiterate the idea of a very small deficit until "the time is right". Don't starve.

kshama2001

futuremilf2015 wrote: »

Francl27 wrote: »

I looked at your diary too.. I really hope you're trolling. If not, please go see a dietitian, your diet is absolutely horrible.

Ok that diary is not accurate. The only thing accurate about that diary is the weekly average. WHY? Because I have trouble controlling my appetite. I will eat good for a few days. Then one day I will binge. I will stuff my face full of the foods that I will feel bad because I have gone over my daily calories and just spread my cheat day over the course of 7 days, just trying to make up for it by the end of the week. This is why I was asking for help with my APPETITE. There is no reason to see a dietitian if I already know what foods I am supposed to be eating. I already know I should be eating non processed foods, whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables. The problem is making myself eat this instead of a chocolate bar I am craving. The problem is waking up in the middle of the night literally craving a cookie after not having one for a few days.

Furthermore, no the galley is NOT healthy. Typical meals include pizza, enriched pasta, hotdogs, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese. The meals usually repeat themselves day after day. I typically eat coffee for breakfast with a peach, salad or a grilled chicken sub for lunch, and a lean cuisine for dinner. Note that I can't cook because of my living arrangements. After a few days of this, I will crave sugar like no other. Then on a weekend I will eat my little heart out...consuming as much as 4000 calories in one day. I will then feel guilty and head to the gym for 2 hours or run 7 miles.

It shouldn't be this hard for me to be fulfilled with healthy foods. I know how to exercise. I know how to eat. it is a matter of doing it. That is why I am here asking how you guys control your raging appetite.

Sounds like you are triggering binges by depriving yourself. This is common with overly restrictive diets and if one is trying to make up for a binge. What's your weekly weight loss goal?

I am only shooting for a pound per week as I get plenty of food with this calorie deficit and do not feel deprived. I budget for a night time snack as otherwise I will wake up hungry. I find that something made from rolled oats is filling yet low cal and gets me through the night.

Do you have a frig in your room?

futuremilf2015

Yes, I usually stock fruits and steamable vegetables in there. I also keep yogurt and cottage cheese. I decided to change my weight loss goals. I am shooting for 1600 calories per day for a while.I am going to see if this will help me feel fuller and be able to avoid sugar cravings. I am going to concentrate on healthy eating and feeling satisfied before i start working out again too intensely. Maybe I should go slower. Everytime I get down to 135lbs , i gain it back within a year. maybe my body is trying to tell me something. I have planned out my breakfast and lunch for the rest of the week. Dinner varies depending on if there are healthy options in the galley.

kshama2001 wrote: »

futuremilf2015 wrote: »

Francl27 wrote: »

I looked at your diary too.. I really hope you're trolling. If not, please go see a dietitian, your diet is absolutely horrible.

Ok that diary is not accurate. The only thing accurate about that diary is the weekly average. WHY? Because I have trouble controlling my appetite. I will eat good for a few days. Then one day I will binge. I will stuff my face full of the foods that I will feel bad because I have gone over my daily calories and just spread my cheat day over the course of 7 days, just trying to make up for it by the end of the week. This is why I was asking for help with my APPETITE. There is no reason to see a dietitian if I already know what foods I am supposed to be eating. I already know I should be eating non processed foods, whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables. The problem is making myself eat this instead of a chocolate bar I am craving. The problem is waking up in the middle of the night literally craving a cookie after not having one for a few days.

Furthermore, no the galley is NOT healthy. Typical meals include pizza, enriched pasta, hotdogs, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese. The meals usually repeat themselves day after day. I typically eat coffee for breakfast with a peach, salad or a grilled chicken sub for lunch, and a lean cuisine for dinner. Note that I can't cook because of my living arrangements. After a few days of this, I will crave sugar like no other. Then on a weekend I will eat my little heart out...consuming as much as 4000 calories in one day. I will then feel guilty and head to the gym for 2 hours or run 7 miles.

It shouldn't be this hard for me to be fulfilled with healthy foods. I know how to exercise. I know how to eat. it is a matter of doing it. That is why I am here asking how you guys control your raging appetite.

Sounds like you are triggering binges by depriving yourself. This is common with overly restrictive diets and if one is trying to make up for a binge. What's your weekly weight loss goal?

I am only shooting for a pound per week as I get plenty of food with this calorie deficit and do not feel deprived. I budget for a night time snack as otherwise I will wake up hungry. I find that something made from rolled oats is filling yet low cal and gets me through the night.

Do you have a frig in your room?

gmallan

Sounds like you're in a cycle of restricting too much and then making up for it by binging. In your case the desire to binge could be happening because you're body is literally starving and therefore will crave calorie dense foods (fat and carbs) to fill it up. Lower your deficit and make sure you're accounting for your activity level. Slow and steady weigth loss is better for you then yoyoing constantly.

Other than that, make sure you're eating plenty of lean protein, veggies and some healthy fats. Focus mainly on keeping your protein high. Supplement with powder if needed. Keep plently of healthy snacks in your room so that you aren't tempted to head to the vending machine too often. Work in foods you like as treats in moderations daily or every few days so you don't feel deprived

gmallan

I had a look at your diary. If you are able to hit 120g of protein every day that should take you a long way to feeling less hungry. I still question whether 1600cals would be high enough for someone in the military but you could consider upping them slowly if you're worried

eileensofianmushinfine

Liftng4Lis wrote: »

Fats and proteins will keep you sated longer.

this has been so true for me. Have you tried protein bars?

futuremilf2015

gmallan wrote: »

I had a look at your diary. If you are able to hit 120g of protein every day that should take you a long way to feeling less hungry. I still question whether 1600cals would be high enough for someone in the military but you could consider upping them slowly if you're worried

I am in the Navy . We don't really do much, contrary to belief. we run 3 miles on mondays and do interval training on Fridays. I do alot more working out on my own. I am afraid if i go to high i will start gaining weight again

kshama2001

I played a lot of bridge in the Air Force